Purdue Routs Minnesota 41-13 as Fame Ijeboi Torches Former Team With Career Night
The Purdue Boilermakers earned a cathartic home rout on Saturday, dismantling the Minnesota Golden Gophers 41-13 for their second straight win. The night belonged to running back Fame Ijeboi, who torched his former team for 195 rushing yards and three touchdowns — a career night against the program he played for over the past two seasons.
Ijeboi matched his entire two-season touchdown total at Minnesota in a single evening. Purdue's ground game dominated throughout: the Boilermakers averaged 7.0 yards per carry while holding Minnesota to just 2.1. The offensive line paved the way, and the defense kept constant pressure on third downs, stalling the Gophers' offense all night.
The turning point came in the second half. After Minnesota was forced to punt, returner Javon Tracy muffed the kick and Purdue safety John Slaughter recovered at the Gophers' 10-yard line. Ijeboi then punched in a fourth-and-goal run from the 1 to make it 41-13 with 7:35 to play, putting the game firmly out of reach.
Minnesota fell to 4-2 overall and 2-2 in the Big Ten, while Purdue improved to 3-3 and 2-1 in conference play. Ijeboi's breakout was more than a revenge game — it reignited Purdue's season at a moment when every conference win matters, giving the Boilermakers real momentum heading into the second half of the schedule.
For Minnesota, it was a night to forget quickly. The Gophers never found offensive rhythm on the road and were gashed on the ground by their former back. The coaching staff faces a heavy week of adjustments: rebuilding run-defense toughness and rediscovering offensive balance will determine whether Minnesota stays competitive in the bowl-race down the stretch.
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